If you enjoy working on cars and fixing them up, then an auto body career may be a good profession for you. Here are some tips about how to look for auto body jobs.

Steps

1

Look through help wanted ads.

There are many job classifieds that you can search through for auto body jobs. You can look through your local newspaper and bulletin boards. You can also search online on job and local classified sites.

2

Visit auto body shops to ask if they are hiring.

Bring along your resume and inquire if they have any openings in person. If any places show some promise, you can return and inquire more. Try to be persistent but not overly aggressive.

3

Apply at local car dealerships.

Dealerships will usually offer a competitive salary and also provide medical and other benefits for their full time workers. You may not get to work with a variety of cars, but the work will be steady. Inquire with the service department manager if they have any openings.

4

Call other companies that have many vehicles.

Companies that have their own vehicles often need to have full time auto workers on hand. These can be city bus companies, tour bus companies or taxi companies. You can also inquire with limousine companies if you have experience fixing them.

5

Obtain specialized training to give you an edge over other applicants.

If you have special training in something specific, such as glass repair or reupholstering, then there will be more opportunities for you. Shop managers will be more apt to hire you if you have something extra to bring to the position.

6

Take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exam so that you can get certified.

Having a certification states that you are qualified to do repairs that are specific to your certification. An ASE certification is a reputable credential in the auto repair world and it can help get you a better job.

7

Open an auto body shop of your own.

If you cannot find a job anywhere, consider opening a shop of your own. You will need a business license and a location but with the right advertising and word of mouth, a small, individually run auto shop can be successful.